Today Kyiv, Ukraine, lies under siege from Russian forces. Over 120 Ukrainian national staff with Cru find themselves in the middle of this terrible war. I feel privileged to have met many of these delightful brothers and sisters in Poland a few years ago.

Today some are trying to flee Ukraine, some are choosing to stay and minister, and some are simply stuck.

Will you join me in praying for them?

Pray for those under siege, and pray for those walking to a border crossing. Pray for physical safety. Pray for safe routes to leave. Pray for food and shelter. Pray for those who cannot leave. Pray for their families and children.

King David wrote of fear and hope during a time under siege:

Praise be to the Lord, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege. In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from your sight!” Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help (Psalm 31:21-22).

Pray that each of these staff and their family members experience the Lord’s mercy in the midst of this terrible trial, and each see the wonders of God’s love.

Finally, join me in praying for peace.

If you would like to help financially with the needs of our Cru staff in Ukraine, you can do so here: Ukraine Emergency Fund.